Fugitives' Hunt Ends in Shootout Across Three States
Sheriff and posse pursued Sprague after a spree that left three dead. Sprague was shot by Dona Ana County officials, wounded, and died after pleading for water. Bodies of Turner's, Cochran’s, and Brown’s were dispersed to San Francisco, Branson, and Indianola, with Sprague buried in Paris, Missouri, per his wife.
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Lanar Exe
Sheriff -Stmgee
m' pouse
Davis
Ed. Henry
SP. Seay
Jeff
Dona Ana sherif
Sprague
Harry’ Turner
San Francisco
P.O. Cochran
Branson
Herbert Brown
Indianola
Okla
La Mesa
N. M
Paris Mo
Horace Steed Overhauls Roser Drug Store
Horace Steed, newly named manager of Roser Drug Store on South Gold Ave, has redesigned and refurbished the shop. He notes additions to stock and a focus on neatness and customer satisfaction, aiming to fill all needs with improved service and selection for local residents.
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Horace Steed
Roser.’ Drug
South Gold Ave
ringalores
Deming Girls Defeat El Paso in Buzzer Finish
Deming girls outplayed El Paso 34 to 5 in a landmark victory their first over El Paso. Starters Mary Bury Gertrude Campbell Bonnie Clark Emma Duyberry Anne Wilkerson formed a swift, cohesive lineup. Boys team dominated Columbus 192 to 15 while showing marked improvement and teamwork.
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HOS
EL! PASO
COLUMBUS
bythe
Deming. Hi
Deming
Mary
Burs
Gertrude
Campbell
Bonnie Wark
Emma
Dayberry
Bertha
Clark
Anne Wilkerson
El Paso
Bertha Clark
Denbng
Mary Bury
Gerrude Campbell
Bonnie Clark
Emma Duyberry
Columis
Gibson
McCardhy
Daniela
Union Missionary Meeting Glorifies Local Churches
The Union Missionary Societies of Deming were delightfully entertained at the Methodist Church on Tuesday afternoon January 23. Ladies across churches praised the well prepared program, tasteful decorations, and generous refreshments while pastors joined in a rare service with no obligation to contribute. Mrs. Matthews opened with Bible readings and reflections on Old Testament Anticipation and New Testament Realization, featuring scripture from Isaiah and Luke 4 16 2. Participants included Mrs. J I vocal duet, Mrs Ta Sumter and Mrs A B Daniel, and others presenting papers on India achievements of the Southern Baptist Church and foreign fields, alongside a centenary Methodist appeal.
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M. Paper
India
J i
Sumter anc
A. B. Daniel
Southern’ Baptist ’ Church
George Brooks Sale
Mra
Behuris
ran Plano
Mi Kathering Wathel
Misa Marie
Steveria a
levemen
Woman's Club Open Meeting Highlights Community Service Focus
The Woman's Club of Deming held an open session at the club rooms on W Pine. President Mrs Dry presided with Mollie Pensington as secretary. Readings, musical numbers, and a paper on parental duties featured. The discussion covered licensing for dogs and cats, school safety, water rates for trees, rubbish removal, and women on the city council.
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W. Pine
Dry
Mollie Pensington
Gourds” Sie
Meadames
Bo Morgan
C. C. Donaldes
Schutz
naumer
Ros
Burracks
Community Service Department
Daming
Mesdames Schiymer
Mary Green
Olson
Paelk
Martin
Worgan
eily council
Department of Charity
Woman's Club
Mugh
ling
holt- on
Washington
Glas
R.good musica
Fragmentary sports cheer sounds from an old bulletin
Partial OCR text shows a buoyant high school or team cheer urging boys to show discipline and effort, promising “bring home the bacon” as motivation. The garbled phrasing hints at a sports or pep rally note without clear names, dates, or locations.
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Deming Jn
Angelus Well Progress Deepens Amid Optimism
During the last week the Angelus well surpassed 4163 feet, encountering red clay with streaks of sandstone and shale. Weller Clinton, with an open hole, kept casing at about 3107 feet to speed formation exploration. after 45 feet the hole began to cave and pipe was lowered. A shareholder letter hints production may come soon, noting two and a half years of hard work. Nearby Florida well reached 715 feet in blue shale, still progressing, with both wells showing cautious optimism for eventual reward.
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Angelus
Clinton
willer
Angelus Association
White
tayo
Florida
crillers
Seven State Colorado Iver Compact Signed
Seven states Arizona California Colorado Nevada New Mexico Utah and Wyoming signed a water compact to settle control of the waters in the Colorado region. The article notes the pact was achieved within eleven months after the commission’s appointment and awaits ratification by each state legislature. The measure promises new homes and growth, with the full text printed in this issue.
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Arizona
California
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Utah
Wyoming
Herbert ‘Hoover
Talent Recital at Broadway Theatre February 17
Mira Corona Sherlock directs a dance recital at the Broadway Theatre on February 17 featuring her dancing pupils. Half the proceeds go to the library fund and the other half to the entertainer.
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Mira" Corona Sherlock
wive
Broadway Theatre
Ane
Open Meeting Promotes Cotton Upswing in Deming
The Chamber of Commerce plans a February 27 open meeting to urge farmers to plant cotton, arguing soil here can yield one to three bales per acre with proper fertilization and irrigation. Speakers from Texas and Louisiana emphasize cotton’s potential profitability despite pests and past price declines.
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Deming
J.W. Caroll
Quallah
Texas
My. Wilkerson
Louisianis
aera
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico Dems Push Investigations Into State Institutions
Santa Fe January 25 The New Mexico Democrats seek probes into state institutions with house joint resolutions transmitted to the senate for approval The house favors investigations of the penitentiary and Las Vegas Normal University with nonpartisan joint committees The governor urged ratification of river basin pacts and a plan to provide free textbooks for public schools via a forthcoming party measure.
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Santa Fe
house
jhouse
senate
Howard Roosevelt county
Normal University at
Las Vegas
Puryears
Chavez county
Hinkle
Colorado
sovernfar
Richardson
Chavez ‘county
BoM -flartisan
Funeral of Mrs Deckert Held Yesterday
Mrs John Deckert who died following operatics in Los Angeles while visiting a daughter had her funeral yesterday morning. She and her husband, recently deceased, were among the early settlers who desired large vanity interests and are survived by a large family.
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John Deckert
Los ‘Angeles
Charged With Stealing Wire in Columbus Case
District Attorney Forrest Fielder and Sheriff Smyer led a group to Columbia Monday where Birchfield and Lt. Stuart, a Negro, faced justice court on charges of stealing 700 pounds of wire fencing. They allegedly tore down wire on the Richards on property east of Columbus. Bath waived preliminary hearing. Birchfield bonded at 1000 dollars to the grand jury, while Stuart remained jailed.
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Forrest
Fielder
Jack Smyer
Columbia
Birchfield
Stuart
justice court
M. P. Richardon
Columbus
Bath
Steart
Deming Baseball Club Benefit Dance Set For Feb 3
A charity dance at Deming Club Hall Saturday night February 3 raises funds for the Deming Baseball Club to support the upcoming season. Proceeds will cover expenses and help hire competent players while limiting reliance on ticket receipts. Georgia Jaus Dixté Mol-O-Dee remains mentioned in context.
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Deming
Georgia
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TERMENT OF, DEMING
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DEPTA
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